Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: April 17, 2025 | January 22, 2026 | Fourth Thursday in January, annually thereafter

Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total per award for 24 months; estimated 75 awards; total program funding up to $18.75M

Summary: Supports pre-tenure faculty at non-R1 U.S. institutions in launching research programs in mathematical and physical sciences, with emphasis on broadening participation.

Key Information: Only non-R1 U.S. institutions are eligible; PI must be pre-tenure and not have been PI/co-PI on a prior NSF research award.